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woman lying in bed with her dogs, cuddling - woman sleeping with dog stock pictures, royalty-free photos & imagespoetry form called,"Laurette" ..Internet photo. 

lover absent

Rumi: I chose to hold you in my dreams because my dreams have no end.

the night's cold air chills my old bones my dog snuzzling me warm she wakes trembling I know the signs weather change brings a storm
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Kaufman Avatar
March 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Hi Sara, This was so sweet and comforting. Greatly enjoyed it.
Kendrick Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Thanks, Nancy, I am delighted you liked it. Thanks for the visit. Sara K
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Hello Sara Kendrick, My cat would get closer to me when it is cold. She would be under my arm for warmth. Enjoy your day my friend. /,Darlene/ Hugs.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Hello Sara, It is amazing how thes pets want to keep warm. Yet your pet is different hse lays on the other side to be cool. Hugs. /Darlene/
Kendrick Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Darlene, amazing how they snuggle up to us for warmth since they have all the fur that should be sufficient. My rat terrier dog gets too hot and comes out from under the cover to lie on the other side of the bed so she can cool down. Thanks for the visit. Sara K
Mckeithan Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Wonderful Sara. We have two dogs and the one of them likes to lie up next to me. Great photo.
Kendrick Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Oliver, aren't they just wonderful. I enjoy having a dog around to keep me company. Sara K
Peranteau Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
how touching, and your poesy cauzez the bombastic thought...awesome...ty...much love
Peranteau Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM
I left a reply..I too want you to know, I have 13 now, blood brotherz and sisterz, 30 niecez and nephews, 5 now sonz, seven grand children, and least yet not last, yourz truly...that's uh lot uv gifts Sara...lol hence, I plead thuh fifth regard spending $'z on a forum who promised when I join'd 2009, "The resourcez on PoetrySoup are free". (PS took most uv thoze privilegez away for not being a premium member az I said vide supra, for the last two yearz). ;)
Kendrick Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Why, thank you, James. I appreciate the visit. Been missing you. Sara K
Canerdy Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 6:02 AM
This one made me smile, Sara! Janice
Kendrick Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Thank you, Janice. I am glad you got a smile. Smiles make the heart warmer and body relax. Sara K
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